Alabama Basketball Ties Record, Seeded 4th

0:00On March this 10th, Alabama basketball just tied a program record with its sixth straight NCAA tournament birth. The Crimson Tide earned a number-four seed in the Midwest region for the fourth year running, as revealed on the selection show. The team wrapped up the regular season at 23 wins and 9 losses. They flashed potential with a road of set over Big E's Champ St. John's and an 8-game SEC winning streak, but a slow conference start and an early. Tournament exit held them back from a higher seed. Coach Nate Oates voiced clear disappointment, saying the goal was SEC regular season and tournament titles. He pointed to injuries but stressed the team simply didn't win enough to meet their standards. Now Alabama draws number 13, Hofstra in the round of 64 on Friday in Tampa. Under Oates, the program has built steady success, with recent deep runs including a final four and elite eight appearance. Expectations stay sky high as they chase another sweet 16 or better. This matchup kicks off their bid to shake off the seeding blues and make noise once more.